In the Months Following the Collapse of Lehman Brothers, Banks

question 6

Multiple Choice

In the months following the collapse of Lehman Brothers, banks became increasingly worried about:

• A) rising real estate prices.
• B) lending money via commercial paper.
• C) the rapid loss of reserves.
• D) spikes in the federal funds rate.
• E) exchange rate volatility.

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